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LB12 HVM

2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,806 mi
Last recorded40,806 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 508,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 HVM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 40,806 miles

Front Fork yoke deformed but serviceable (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 37,937 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 34,758 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 32,007 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 32,007 miles

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 30,949 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 30,542 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 27,661 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 24,079 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 20,148 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,016 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 16,016 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2015 12,455 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LB12 HVM is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 8,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB12 HVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB12 HVM is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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